Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, uncomplicated

This code signifies a patient's physiological and psychological reliance on alcohol, accompanied by the presence of withdrawal symptoms upon cessation or reduction of alcohol intake. The "uncomplicated" specifier indicates that the withdrawal symptoms are not severe enough to warrant a diagnosis of delirium, seizures, or other major complications.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of alcohol dependence and describes mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, anxiety, nausea, or insomnia, without evidence of severe neurological or psychiatric complications. This code is appropriate for patients undergoing detoxification in an outpatient setting or inpatient setting where withdrawal is managed without significant adverse events.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "uncomplicated" withdrawal; otherwise, a more specific code for complicated withdrawal may be necessary.
• Distinguish from alcohol abuse (F10.1-) where dependence criteria are not met.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when alcohol dependence and withdrawal are the main reason for the encounter.